[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 267 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                        August 2, 1999.
Whereas Shuttle Mission STS-93 successfully deployed the Chandra X-Ray 
        Observatory;
Whereas the Chandra X-Ray Observatory will provide scientists from around the 
        world with a better understanding of the structure and evolution of the 
        universe;
Whereas Shuttle Mission STS-93 is the first mission in the history of the United 
        States space program to be commanded by a woman;
Whereas women continue to be underrepresented in the science, engineering, and 
        technology fields;
Whereas the selection of Colonel Eileen Collins as the first female space 
        shuttle commander has raised the level of awareness and appreciation of 
        women's contributions in the advancement of science; and
Whereas Colonel Eileen Collins' accomplishments in the United States space 
        program have made her a role model for women pursuing an education and 
        career in scientific fields: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the crew of Shuttle Mission STS-93 and honors 
        Colonel Eileen Collins on being the first female commander of a United 
        States space shuttle;
            (2) recognizes the important contribution Colonel Eileen Collins has 
        made to the United States space program and to the advancement of women 
        in science; and
            (3) invites Colonel Eileen Collins and the crew of STS-93 to the 
        United States Capitol to be honored and recognized by the House of 
        Representatives for their achievements.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.